Lunar Phases Quiz

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True or false: The phases of the moon are caused by the shadow of Earth?

True

True or false: The phases of the moon are caused by the shadow of the Sun?

True

True or false: The phases of the moon are caused by the shadow of the Moon?

False

What is an equinox?

An equinox is the moment when the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the Sun, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness at all latitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of equinoxes?

The two types of equinoxes are the vernal equinox (spring equinox) and the autumnal equinox. Signup and view all the answers

How do people around the world observe the equinoxes?

People around the world observe the equinoxes with various cultural and religious traditions, as well as by paying attention to the changing length of daylight and nighttime hours. Signup and view all the answers